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Otto vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#274
Total SSA Count
1,239
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jason Nathaniel Silas Jonathan
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Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Abel Nicholas Jax Matias
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Max mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Otto and Max boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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